Transfer rumors, news: Spurs, Newcastle eye former Liverpool striker Núñez
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Transfer Rumors: Spurs and Newcastle Eye Former Liverpool Striker Darwin Núñez
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Darwin Núñez, the 26-year-old Uruguayan striker currently at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, as he seeks a return to the Premier League just one year after leaving Liverpool.[2][3][4][5]
Núñez joined Al Hilal last summer in a £46 million (€53m, $74m) deal but has been sidelined since February due to foreign player limits following the arrival of Karim Benzema. Despite scoring 9 goals in 24 appearances, he has been dropped from the league squad and is no longer a key first-team member, leaving him "blindsided" and eager to leave.[2][3][4]
The striker, earning a reported £400,000 a week, is willing to accept a significant pay cut to facilitate a move back to Europe. Intermediaries have held talks with Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Newcastle, who need attacking depth. Núñez's versatility allows him to play centrally or on the flanks, and his prior Liverpool stint showcased his work rate, physicality, and link-up play, despite inconsistent finishing.[2][3][4]
Other interested parties include Atlético Madrid and Juventus, long-term admirers, if finances align. At peak career age, Núñez knows the Premier League well and could quickly adapt, making him an attractive option for clubs like Spurs and Newcastle seeking immediate impact.[2][3][4]
TEAMtalk reports confirm ongoing monitoring by English sides, with a potential summer exit from Saudi Arabia. While his goal tally at Al Hilal is modest, his attributes could thrive in the right system.[2][4]
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